BioWare's co-founder fought to make Baldur's Gate 3 for over a decade, then Larian did it instead: 'I…
BioWare co-founder Trent Oster discusses the long and difficult journey to get Baldur's Gate 3 made, with multiple studios like Black Isle, Obsidian, and Beamdog attempting and failing to secure funding over two decades. Beamdog, led by Oster, pitched a version to Wizards of the Coast but ultimately could not secure the necessary $20 million budget, leading them to pursue other projects. Oster reflects on Larian Studios' success with Baldur's Gate 3, acknowledging their greater capital and ability to execute their vision at a high scale.
- Entities
- Game: Baldur's Gate II
- Game: Mass Effect 2
- Company: Wizards of the Coast
- Topic: Unreal Engine
- Company: Obsidian Entertainment
- Company: Atari Europe
- Topic: Funding
- Topic: RPG
- Company: BioWare
- Game: Avowed
- Game: Dragon Age
- Person: Trent Oster
- Company: Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Company: Larian Studios
- Platform: PC
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